Putnam County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$77,526
Per Capita Income
$40,036
Poverty Rate
9.9%
SNAP Recipients
7.2%
Gini Index
0.391
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.4%
$25K–$50K20.9%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K17.9%
$100K–$150K18.5%
$150K–$200K8.3%
$200K+6.4%
The median household income in Putnam County, IL is $77,526 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $40,036. 9.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.391 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).